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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources